A large anticyclone centred in the Tasman Sea spreads a ridge over New Zealand today bringing mainly sunny and settled weather.

Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Mostly sunny weather with light winds this morning then afternoon sea breezes.
Highs: 18-20

Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Mostly sunny weather with light winds this morning then afternoon sea breezes.
Highs: 15-17

Eastern North Island
Any morning cloud breaks away, morning southwesterlies die out then tending east to northeast this afternoon.
Highs: 16-19

Wellington
Sunny spells with northwesterly winds, tending southerly this evening.
High: 15

Marlborough & Nelson
Morning cloud then becoming mostly sunny, light winds then afternoon sea breezes.
Highs: 16-18

Canterbury
Mostly sunny weather, light winds this morning tending onshore this afternoon.
Highs: 14-16

West Coast
Mostly sunny weather. Some cloud north of the Glaciers, this cloud could bring a light morning shower or two then breaking to sunny areas in the afternoon. Light winds tend onshore this afternoon.
Highs: 14-17

Southland & Otago
Mostly sunny however expect some cloud about Southland and coastal Otago then breaking away in the afternoon. West to southwesterly winds.
Highs: 13-16

By Weather Analyst Aaron Wilkinson – WeatherWatch.co.nz